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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.38, 2,612.90 and 767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.38, 2,612.90 and 767.35 is: 1,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.38 : 2,612.90 = 767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.38/2,612.90 = 767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.38x = 2,612.90 × 767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.38x = 2,005,008.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,008.82/1,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.39

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